A-Level Film Studies

This course is ideal for students passionate about film as a cultural and creative medium. It particularly suits those who enjoy English, History, or Politics. You should be interested in analysing films in detail and also keen to explore film production and videography for the NEA coursework (Non-Exam Assessment) element.

Exam Board: Eduqas

Film is a major 20th-century art form. You will study a range of films across genres, contexts, and time periods, exploring how meaning is created through cinematography, editing, sound, performance, and mise-en-scène, and how filmmakers use narrative, genre, and representation to shape audience response.

Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking - Written examination (2.5 hours) 35%

• Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 (Vertigo & Do The Right Thing)

• Section B: American film since 2005 (Joker & Get Out)

• Section C: British film since 1995 (This is England & Mangrove)

Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives—Written examination (2.5 hours) 35%

• Section A: Global film (Pan’s Labyrinth & Parasite)

• Section B: Documentary film (Amy)

• Section C: Film movements – Silent cinema (Spies)

• Section D: Experimental film (Memento)

Component 3: Short Film Production - NEA 30%

5 GCSEs with a mixture of grades 9-5 in a least 5 different subjects including English Language and Mathematics PLUS grade 5 in English Literature GCSE.